By My Nguyen Feb 18 2012

Growing up in the vibrant music community of Ithaca, New York, The Makepeace Brothers did little to deviate from their roots – instead their catchy soulful harmonies became the embodiment of their surname “make peace.”  Comprised of Aidan, Liam, Finian, Ciaran Makepeace, The Makepeace Brothers experienced an eclectic range of American roots music when the Makepeace family took a cross-country tour of the US and Canada.  And between them, they have lived in Costa Rica, Brazil, and England – each destination having shaped each brother at a musical as well as cultural standpoint.   

Combining their years of experience and travels abroad, The Makepeace Brothers were able to fuse their musical visions together to create a cohesive and unique sound.  Anyone who’s ever experienced them live will know that a Makepeace Brothers show will give them musical diversity without forgoing approachability.  Invigorating and touching, you can’t help but be moved by the songs that can vary between slower-tempos to faster paced island infused with Afro-backbeat melodies.  Their live energy is infectious, and anyone who has witnessed them live will testify to an almost divine force beckoning them to the dance floor. 

There is no such thing as an onlooker or bystander at a Makepeace Brothers show, because like Finian Makepeace so much as states on the band’s bio page, “We play music that moves us to feel, to think, to act, to dance.  If it moves someone even just a little – politically, emotionally, or physically – then we believe it’s a good song.” And with that being said, not one song made by the Makepeace brothers will leave you standing still or leave you uninvolved.

Experience the Makepeace Brothers this coming Monday night, Feb. 20^th at the Belly Up, Solana Beach’s premiere destination for good music and a good time.  Show starts at 8:00pm, and doors open at 7:00pm, so get there on time to ensure your spot at the event.  Tickets start at $10.00/$12.00 day of the show. 

www.makepeacebrothers.com